⚖️ Sikkim court takes action on Nepal floods
The Sikkim High Court initiated a suo motu PIL on climate justice after observing the severe hardship from recent flash floods in Nepal. This disaster occurred near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, causing 1,410 deaths and leaving 6,145 missing. On September 17, the court named the Railway Ministry and NHIDCL as respondents in the case. The court is keen to hear from affected local communities regarding the issues. The matter is scheduled for its next hearing on October 6. ⚖️